Loft Conversion approval rate in South Downs

South Downs approved 83.2% of loft conversion applications, based on 149 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

83.2%

loft conversion approval rate

149

Loft Conversion decisions

124

Approved

Refused

93.2%

South Downs overall

Loft Conversion applications are refused more often than the South Downs average (93.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How loft conversion compares in South Downs

Loft Conversion (149 decided)

83.2%

South Downs all applications (10,511 decided)

93.2%

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